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Nicole Broadway

Hedrick,IA

Summary

Intelligent Quality Supervisor seeking to apply leadership and analytical skills in a position in Quality Management. Offering 15 years of experience in Quality testing and proven talent in Quality Supervisory roles. Well-educated in Manufacturing quality assurance metrics and technical troubleshooting.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Supervisor

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
Ottumwa, IA
05.2023 - Current
  • Provided technical support to other departments during problem solving initiatives.
  • Identified potential issues related to manufacturing processes and recommended solutions.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting complex problems involving defective materials or equipment.
  • Kept up to date on current and new compliance regulations and institutional policies, implemented new procedures to meet adjusted standards and communicated changes to personnel.
  • Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews.
  • Conducted inspections with quality control team members.

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Amcor Flexibles
Centerville, IA
06.2021 - 02.2023
  • Maintained database of testing reports and calibration records using GAGE Pac.
  • Increased process improvement initiatives by troubleshooting problems for corrective action to boost functionality and workflow.
  • Collaborated with management to discuss effective plans for resolving major quality problems.
  • Managed testing cycles, test plan creation, development of scripts and coordination of user acceptance testing.
  • Enforced adherence to quality assurance procedures by reviewing subordinate's testing reports and following up on deviations.
  • Fielded customer complaints and rectified service issues.
  • Worked with off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases.

Quality Technician III

Trex
Fernley, NV
10.2019 - 04.2021
  • Researched and logged quality performance data within database system.
  • Compiled measurement data and standardized tests based on collected component material samples.
  • Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
  • Monitored daily performance of production team to identify and address issues affecting quality product output.
  • Inspected equipment, machinery and facility conditions to report concerns and suggest maintenance to deliver consistent and high-quality decking.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on non-conforming parts, identified corrective actions, and reported findings to management.

Production Associate

Tesla
Reno, NV
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
  • Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts.
  • Used hand and power tools to perform operational and routine tasks.
  • Partnered with internal departments to achieve quality project deliverables for all manufactured materials.

Forklift Operator

Chewy.com
Reno, NV
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Utilized Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when transporting dangerous items and chemicals.
  • Operated stretch wrap machines, film roll up-enders and extended boom arm forklift equipment effectively and safely.
  • Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
  • Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.

Mill Lead

Olam Spices & Vegetables
Fernley, NV
07.2016 - 04.2019
  • Maneuvered turning hand wheels of automatic feeding mechanisms to mill workpieces to specifications.
  • Optimized machine-driven cutting by setting controls, positioning tools and workpieces and monitoring production to make proactive adjustments..
  • Maximized production by going beyond basic job requirements to work with team members, train new workers and enhance efficiency.
  • Reviewed rolling orders and mill schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions and installation procedures.
  • Monitored operating milling machinery, reviewed outputs, took samples and adjusted components to verify high-quality end product.
  • Diagnosed and resolved mill problems and performed cleaning and basic maintenance on milling equipment.
  • Inspected mill equipment and documented findings for maintenance personnel.

Quality Control Manager

Chewy.comEnertronica
Fallon, NV
12.2017 - 04.2018
  • Handled scheduling procedures for department and directed team members in setting and achieving goals.
  • Compared properties and dimensions of completed production items to project specifications, verifying fulfillment of expectations and sufficiency for sale.
  • Verified production process adherence to health and safety guidelines, OSHA regulations and legislation regulating processing Solar materials.
  • Conferred with contract administrators, led quality assurance procedures and prepared reports.
  • Gathered data on dimensions and performance characteristics of production items through testing procedures, performing statistical analysis on test results.
  • Strictly followed all health, safety, and legal standards.
  • Oversaw 15 team members responsible for inspecting all completed Solar structures products.
  • Managed company onboarding processes, interviewing and selecting new quality assurance personnel and cultivating teamwork and technical proficiency in training.
  • Collaborated with customers to develop quality control criteria for products based on customer needs and intended product applications.
  • Identified deviations in finished products from quality standards, isolating causes within production process and devising solutions to increase consistency.

Supervisor

Papa Murphy's
Fallon, NV
02.2016 - 07.2016
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
  • Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
  • Coached team on company policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency, employee productivity and subsequently decrease labor costs.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Quality Control Tech - R&D Coordinator

SK Food Group
Reno, NV
08.2010 - 01.2013
  • Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
  • Monitored daily performance of production team to identify and address issues affecting quality product output.
  • Recorded lot numbers and serial numbers in ERP system for traceability of produced items.
  • Assisted with correcting systemic problems in order to eliminate errors.
  • Monitored and upheld safe operating procedures and clean area mandates to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Provided lab staff with samples for testing to check quality and safety of finished products.
  • Compared samples to standards and specifications by performing detailed measurements and tests.

Education

BBA - Accounting

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
03.2016

Cosmetology License - Cosmetology Education

Carson City Beauty Academy
Carson City, NV
08.1999

Skills

  • Non-compliance Assessments
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Time Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Team Collaboration
  • Correction Action Planning

Timeline

Quality Supervisor

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
05.2023 - Current

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Amcor Flexibles
06.2021 - 02.2023

Quality Technician III

Trex
10.2019 - 04.2021

Production Associate

Tesla
06.2019 - 09.2019

Forklift Operator

Chewy.com
01.2019 - 06.2019

Quality Control Manager

Chewy.comEnertronica
12.2017 - 04.2018

Mill Lead

Olam Spices & Vegetables
07.2016 - 04.2019

Supervisor

Papa Murphy's
02.2016 - 07.2016

Quality Control Tech - R&D Coordinator

SK Food Group
08.2010 - 01.2013

BBA - Accounting

Liberty University

Cosmetology License - Cosmetology Education

Carson City Beauty Academy
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